Heroick virtue: or, the noble sufferers. Exemplified in the illustrious lives, and surprizing adventures of several noblemen and ladies. (viz.) Don Lopez and Teresa ; the Count de Hautville and Emilia. &c. &c. Who were Shipwreck'd on a desolate Island, on the Coast of China; the astonishing Discoveries they made there, and their wonderful Escape from thence. An Account of their being taken Captives at Sea by the Algerine Pirates, who carri'd them into Slavery, where they met with several Persons of Quality in the same unhappy Condition The various Trials and Sufferings they underwent, and uncommon Accidents that befel them. Their happy Deliverance at last, and fortunate arrival in the Year 1751. in their several Native Countries of France, Spain, and Venice. To which is added, the history of Bernard Lomellin, merchant of Genoa.

Date:

[1759]